Soil Association “stands firm” by flagship strategy
The Soil Association says it “stand firm” by its flagship strategy The Road to 2020, after four trustees accused the organization of lacking commitment...
Soil Association has disowned the ‘O’ word, departing trustees claim
Four prominent Soil Association trustees who recently resigned from the charity have accused it of disowning the ‘O’ word and “a tendency to infantalise...
2014 Sustainable Beauty Award winners announced
The winners of Organic Monitor’s 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards were announced a special reception at the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées on Monday (24 November).
The awards...
Vitamin D health claim authorized by EC
An Article 14 EFSA health claim has been authorized by the European Commission stating that vitamin D helps lower the risk of falling associated...
Feeding the world: understanding the limits of science
A frank discussion on the role of food science hears calls for public needs and choices to be made a top priority for industry and policy...
Omega-3 levels in salmon are falling, warns IFFO
The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO) has warned that the levels of fish oil in fish feed are falling and that this...
Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2015 winner named
Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique, has taken the coveted number one position in the annual poll to discover who’s who in Natural Beauty.
The...
LoveLula reaps the reward
Online beauty retailer LoveLula Boutique has won the prestigious Retail Innovation Award at the Pure Beauty Awards which took place at London’s Savoy this...
Negative omega-3 review retracted by journal
A review by Brian Peskin entitled Why Fish Oil Fails: A Comprehensive 21st Century Lipids-Based Physiologic Analysis has been retracted by the Journal of...
MEPs vote to strengthen GM opt-outs
MEPs have voted to strengthen the hand of EU countries who want to be able to ban GM crops at the national level.
In June,...
Research identifies consumer expectations of natural and organic cosmetics
The results of research commissioned by NATRUE and carried out by the GfK Group were revealed earlier this month at a conference at the...
Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2015 winner named
Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique, has taken the coveted number one position in the annual poll to discover who’s who in Natural Beauty.
The...
Research identifies consumer expectations of natural and organic cosmetics
The results of research commissioned by NATRUE and carried out by the GfK Group were revealed earlier this month at a conference at the...
FSA publishes results of survey into allergen labelling
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released the results of a survey into allergen labelling on foods being sold by UK supermarkets and independent...
GM meets its Waterloo
Thousands of commuters at London's Waterloo station were give some food for thought yesterday (12 November) when they came face to face with a...
Stars and activists join 57 million Americans to warn UK citizens...
Leading American celebrities from the worlds of film and fashion, activists and progressive businesses leaders are among 57 million Americans who have signed an...
Stars and activists join 57 million Americans to warn UK citizens...
Leading American celebrities from the worlds of film and fashion, activists and progressive businesses leaders are among 57 million Americans who have signed an...
Produce World spots “special occasion” veg box opportunity
Vegetable giant Produce World Group is launching a range of organic veg boxes pitched at special occasions – everything from Sunday lunch to dinner parties...
The flexitarians and weekend foodies cometh!
A new report from Waitrose shows that Britons have become thriftier but are more focused on health and quality when they’re doing their food...
Natural and organic personal care sector driven by health concerns
The latest Consumer Insights report by Organic Monitor has revealed that health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals are driving consumers to switch to natural and...